Deadwood to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

515.4 miles 829.5 km · straight line
618.5 miles estimated 995.4 km · driving distance
12h 27min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Deadwood from Minneapolis?

The distance from Deadwood to Minneapolis is 515.4 miles (829.5 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located E of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 618.5 miles, taking about 12h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Deadwood in South Dakota and Minneapolis in Minnesota.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Deadwood and Minneapolis. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Deadwood to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 27min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 56min $49–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 11min $74–$216* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Deadwood & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Deadwood
44.38°N, 103.73°W
America/Chicago
1393m elevation
Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients